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    Side by side

    Amber vs. Squid

    Amber by Rook Perfumes bottle

    Amber

    Rook Perfumes
    2020
    Very similar
    Squid by Zoologist Perfumes bottle

    Squid

    Zoologist Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Squid wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Amber vs. Squid
    AmberSquid
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20202019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNadeem CroweCeline Barel
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Amber

    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Metallic

    Squid

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    IncenseAmyl SalicylatePink Pepper
    Heart
    AmberSmoke
    Drawing inkInkSea SaltMyrrh
    Base
    MuskResinous NotesTonka Bean
    AmbergrisBenzoinMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Amber vs. Squid
    AmberSquid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want to be noticed before you speak, Rook Amber is your fragrance. The saffron arrives sharp, the smoke doesn't whisper, it announces. That same intensity is what makes it unforgettable.Amber
    It is not for those who want a polite office scent. For the adventurous, its strange, inky heart offers a uniquely compelling beauty that is hard to forget.Squid